MistaVapa Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 (edited) Hey all! So this is a problem I've had with a couple of different types of bottom coil clearomizers. After a few uses, the base portion where the atomizer coil is located will get stuck (making it really difficult to clean out between uses). I think it is because some of the juices will leak through, making it sticky. When that happens, usually the only way I'm able to unscrew it is with a good amount of effort and a pair of pliers, which often leads to some scratching.. Has anybody else run into this problem? Is there an easy / damage free way to get the base unstuck when it happens? Edited July 7, 2013 by MistaVapa punkrocstar and viewvape 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMEDICx90 Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Yeah give a soak in warm water and it should free it up enough to unscrew it by hand. You might wanna look at the o rings when you take it apart and see f they are damaged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Try running some hot water over the base (after removing clearomizer from battery first ) then, if it's still not cooperating I'd use a couple of small pieces of rubber shelf liner to give you a better grip. In a pinch, wind a couple of rubber bands around the base of the clearomizer and the main tank. That should help? viewvape and punkrocstar 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MistaVapa Posted July 7, 2013 Author Share Posted July 7, 2013 Thanks! I just soaked it into some really hot water for a few mins and it came right off. What I'm using right now is the CE5, which I just read is notorious for leaking if you don't fill it exactly the right way. Clearomizers have a ton of advantages, but I've had my fair share of these types of issues with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMEDICx90 Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 I would recommend the kanger t2. It's also called the eGo ce4 2.4 cc long wick clearomizer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MistaVapa Posted July 7, 2013 Author Share Posted July 7, 2013 I have a Kanger Evod, which is similar to the T2. Generally been happy with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 The EVOD is a bottom feeder (if I remember correctly), while the T2 has the coil on top with a long wick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMEDICx90 Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Yes it is tam. I currently prefer the t2 but I haven't heard of a bottom feeder that doesn't leak. So it's all preference! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 So far the only bottom feeder I've tried that doesn't leak has been the Vision Nano. Just cleaned out several T3, MT3, and EVOD tanks yesterday because they all leaked. Thankfully, I had them in a plastic box so the liquid didn't go anywhere else. Direct dripping takes care of the leakage problem nicely, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MistaVapa Posted July 7, 2013 Author Share Posted July 7, 2013 I think my next Clearo is going to be a top-coil. Seem to be far less of these problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 T2s are wonderful things. Just remember to keep tipping so the wicks stay wet. Brian at The Veteran Vaper store sells these. He has nothing but the very best customer service you'll see anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank765 Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 I have had the same problem. I just broke a battery cause the bottom base of my protank was stuck so bad it pulled the battery apart. And the base is still stuck in it, any recommendations? <a="http://tinypic.com?ref=szboeo" target="_blank"><img src=" " border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a> <a="http://tinypic.com?ref=whbmog" target="_blank"><img src=" " border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquatroy Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Got to keep em clean, alcohaol and a qtip every change... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christie Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 I put a drop of clipper oil on the threads after I finally got mine off I used a pair of pliers too .now I dont tighten it so much . Frank765 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcartervol98 Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 I think my next Clearo is going to be a top-coil. Seem to be far less of these problems. Its a double edged sword. I use mainly Kanger T3S now, a bottomfeeder. I also us the T2, a top coil. I wrote an in depth comparison between the two a couple weeks ago in Member Tutorials as they each have their advantages. The MAIN difference for me is with a bottom coil my flavors taste exactly the same from the top of the tank to the bottom of the tank, where the top wicks like the T2s taste much differently to me the second half of the tank. In a nutshell the BCCs are a bit more maintenance but better (cooler) vapor and flavor and the top coils are super easy to maintain and fill but in my experience some flavors that wick differently start to have a slight burned taste at about a half a tank. I topped off my T2s every night, and only fill my T3S every 2-3 days as they empty so the little bit of extra maintenance is worth it to me for the flavor and quality of the vape they provide. Full review here: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christie Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Its a double edged sword. I use mainly Kanger T3S now, a bottomfeeder. I also us the T2, a top coil. I wrote an in depth comparison between the two a couple weeks ago in Member Tutorials as they each have their advantages. The MAIN difference for me is with a bottom coil my flavors taste exactly the same from the top of the tank to the bottom of the tank, where the top wicks like the T2s taste much differently to me the second half of the tank. In a nutshell the BCCs are a bit more maintenance but better (cooler) vapor and flavor and the top coils are super easy to maintain and fill but in my experience some flavors that wick differently start to have a slight burned taste at about a half a tank. I topped off my T2s every night, and only fill my T3S every 2-3 days as they empty so the little bit of extra maintenance is worth it to me for the flavor and quality of the vape they provide. Full review here: I cant make a decision , I find it best to just get one of each lol then you dont have to make a decision and you can switch with the mood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcartervol98 Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 I cant make a decision , I find it best to just get one of each lol then you dont have to make a decision and you can switch with the mood Agreed, I have like 20 T2s and 10 T3S's. Its all what one likes best. I have not had a T2 on my battery since buying the T3S's a couple weeks ago, but will keep them on standby. I truly do like them both. I just give the edge overall to the T3S for the reason of flavor and how it maintains the same flavor from top to bottom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank765 Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Thanks Christie I tried your method and it worked. She said "I put a drop of clipper oil on the threads after I finally got mine off I used a pair of pliers too .now I dont tighten it so much". I keep my tanks clean, what happened was I put it, too tight. The problem is fixed now though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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